8.ELAR.10.B

Develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by:: (i) Organizing with purposeful structure, including an introduction, transitions, coherence within and across paragraphs, and a conclusion. (ii) Developing an engaging idea reflecting depth of thought with specific facts, details, and examples.

Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017

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Vocabulary
draftsfocused piece of writingstructured piece of writingcoherent piece of writingpurposeful structureintroductiontransitionscoherence within and across paragraphsconclusionengaging ideadepth of thoughtfactsdetailsexamples
Skills
  • organize (writing with purposeful structure including introduction, transitions, coherence within and across paragraphs, and a conclusion) #dok2
  • develop (engaging idea reflecting depth of thought with facts, details, and examples) #dok3
  • compose (focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the parts of a well-structured piece of writing, including introduction, transitions, body, and conclusion. #dok1
  • I can organize a draft using purposeful structure, including an introduction, transitions, coherence within and across paragraphs, and a conclusion. #dok2
  • I can develop an engaging idea in my writing using facts, details, and examples to show depth of thought. #dok3
  • I can compose a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing that is clear and well-developed. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Strong writing requires purposeful structure and clear organization to effectively communicate ideas.
  • An engaging piece of writing presents thoughtful ideas supported by specific facts, details, and examples.
Essential Questions
  • What makes a piece of writing focused, structured, and coherent?
  • How do introductions, transitions, and conclusions contribute to the overall organization of writing?
  • Why is it important to develop an engaging idea with depth of thought?
  • How can adding facts, details, and examples strengthen a piece of writing?
  • In what ways do coherence within and across paragraphs impact the reader's understanding?